In-flight internet on the A330

[HeavyElectricity]

Currently aboard VH-XFE, and surprised to see it now has in-flight internet access!





I don't think I've seen this commented on before, so sorry if it's a duplication.

 

[Bagpuss]

Can't remember if I had commented before that some aircraft flew to Hong Kong on the usual SYD/MEL > HKG route and then stayed in Hong Kong for a period of time.
Pretty sure XFG has done this also.
Was unsure if it was WIFI /maintenance, but you seem to be confirming the case.

 

[Cryptarcadian]

I was on VH-XFE 2 weeks ago from HKG-SYD and I noticed it too! Looks like the Wi-Fi is available internationally as well, although I didn't pay to actually try it since I was trying to sleep. Not sure whether there is coverage for the entire flight on HKG-Australia routes.

The pricing (for standard speed) was $9.99 for 1 hour and $24.99 for the whole flight, and high speed started at $11.99 for an hour.

I reckon I was just as surprised as you Sludge321 when I saw it, so of course I had to take a similar photo.



On the other hand, VH-XFG didn't have it on the outbound sector 3 weeks ago.

 

[HeavyElectricity]

Can confirm VH-XFH has internet (I'm posting this from it).

 

[esseeeayeenn]

Can confirm VH-XFH has internet (I'm posting this from it).

Can also confirm this as I used internet on VH-XFH on VA691 MEL-PER on Friday 17 january 2020.
Interestingly however the banner did not appear on the welcome screen.
Standard internet was free, however.